Amen to your wife's comment, Ed! We can always find others who are dealing with worse issues. My laminectomy gave me back my ability to walk, as stenosis was creating such pain that I could barely move, but further surgery that "might" help is another thing. While we may face challenges from this "new reality" of life with neuropathy, there is so much we can still accomplish. My wife is French, and we just returned from 7 weeks visiting family and friends... and taking some time for ourselves. Neither of us gets around as quickly as we once did, but we thoroughly enjoyed the trip! I hope you, too, thoroughly enjoy your upcoming cruise!! Best wishes! Mike